TWI668644B - Picking system and picking method - Google Patents

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TWI668644B
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一種揀貨系統及揀貨方法,係藉由資料處理單元依據載物裝置之位置及該載物裝置之載貨量制定揀貨路徑,以於多台載物裝置同時進行揀貨作業時,可將插單指派給現場最合適的載物裝置,令其揀載插單之貨物。A picking system and a picking method are provided by a data processing unit according to the position of the loading device and the loading amount of the loading device, so that when multiple loading devices simultaneously perform picking operations, The insert is assigned to the most suitable load device on site, allowing it to pick up the inserted goods.

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揀貨系統及揀貨方法Picking system and picking method

本發明係關於一種倉儲管理設備與方法,尤指一種適用於插單作業之揀貨系統及揀貨方法。The invention relates to a storage management device and method, in particular to a picking system and a picking method suitable for inserting work.

隨著電子商務之發展,倉儲系統接獲訂單之速度及數量均大幅成長,致使目前倉儲管理係依據訂單揀貨流程不斷尋找最佳揀貨路徑。With the development of e-commerce, the speed and quantity of orders received by the warehousing system have grown substantially, resulting in the current warehousing management system constantly searching for the best picking path based on the order picking process.

然而,習知倉儲管理系統之揀貨方法並無法有效處理插單狀況,往往需增派揀貨員揀取插單之貨物品項,導致提高揀貨成本。However, the picking method of the conventional warehouse management system cannot effectively handle the insertion status, and it is often necessary to send a picker to pick up the goods of the inserted order, resulting in an increase in the cost of picking.

再者,習知揀貨過程中,於同一揀貨現場中,往往會有多名揀貨員同時進行揀貨,若再增派揀貨員進入現場揀貨,會導致現場人車擁擠而不利於揀貨員移動。Moreover, in the process of picking goods, in the same picking site, there will often be more pickers in the same picking. If additional pickers are sent to the site to pick up the goods, the crowd will be crowded. Moved to the picker.

因此,如何克服上述習知技術之種種問題,實已成為目前業界亟待克服之難題。Therefore, how to overcome the various problems of the above-mentioned prior art has become a difficult problem to be overcome in the industry.

鑑於上述習知技術之種種缺失,本發明遂揭露一種揀貨系統,係包括:載物裝置,係位移於一置放有複數貨物之置物區域中,以供揀載該貨物;電子裝置及位置感應器,係設於該載物裝置上;位置指示器,係安裝於置物區域中的走道上;以及資料處理單元,係提供揀貨資訊予該電子裝置,以令該載物裝置依據該揀貨資訊揀載該貨物,其中,該揀貨資訊係包含揀貨品項清單及揀貨品項位置,該揀貨品項清單係為該載物裝置需揀載之該貨物,原始揀貨路徑規劃係依據該載物裝置之揀貨資訊,且該資料處理單元係依據該載物裝置於該原始揀貨路徑上之當前位置之剩餘揀貨路徑及該載物裝置之剩餘載貨量規劃插單揀貨路徑。In view of the above-mentioned various deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention discloses a picking system comprising: a loading device that is displaced in a storage area in which a plurality of goods are placed for picking up the goods; electronic device and position The sensor is disposed on the load device; the position indicator is mounted on the walkway in the storage area; and the data processing unit provides the picking information to the electronic device to make the load device according to the pick The cargo information picks up the cargo, wherein the picking information includes a picking item list and a picking item position, and the picking item list is the item to be picked up by the loading device, and the original picking path planning is based on The picking information of the loading device, and the data processing unit plans the insertion picking path according to the remaining picking path of the current position of the loading device on the original picking path and the remaining loading amount of the carrying device .

前述之揀貨系統中,該載物裝置如推車結構、籠車結構等,本發明並不以此為限。In the foregoing picking system, the loading device such as a cart structure, a cage structure, etc., is not limited thereto.

前述之揀貨系統中,該電子裝置係包含位置指示器,其以光訊號傳遞該座標資訊。In the foregoing picking system, the electronic device includes a position indicator that transmits the coordinate information by optical signals.

前述之揀貨系統中,該電子裝置係包含位置感應器,以將該載物裝置之位置訊號傳遞至該資料處理單元。例如,該置物區域係配置有位置指示器,以令該位置感應器接收該位置指示器之座標訊號,使該座標訊號作為該位置訊號。進一步,該位置感應器係光感應該位置指示器之座標資訊。In the foregoing picking system, the electronic device includes a position sensor for transmitting the position signal of the load device to the data processing unit. For example, the storage area is configured with a position indicator to enable the position sensor to receive the coordinate signal of the position indicator, and use the coordinate signal as the position signal. Further, the position sensor is light-sensing the coordinate information of the position indicator.

前述之揀貨系統中,用以傳遞該揀貨資訊之該電子裝置係包含顯示器,以顯示該揀貨資訊;或包含語音傳輸器,其以語音方式傳遞該揀貨資訊;亦或,該電子裝置係以其它態樣傳遞該揀貨資訊。In the foregoing picking system, the electronic device for transmitting the picking information includes a display for displaying the picking information; or a voice transmitter for transmitting the picking information by voice; or the electronic The device transmits the picking information in other aspects.

前述之揀貨系統中,該資料處理單元係建置有座標分佈資訊地圖,且該地圖之建構係依據該置物區域中之貨物之位置。In the foregoing picking system, the data processing unit is constructed with a coordinate distribution information map, and the map is constructed according to the position of the goods in the storage area.

前述之揀貨系統中,該資料處理單元係配置於伺服器中。In the foregoing picking system, the data processing unit is configured in the server.

前述之揀貨系統中,該揀貨路徑之規劃復依據該載物裝置之揀貨方式。In the foregoing picking system, the planning of the picking path is based on the picking mode of the loading device.

本發明復揭露一種揀貨方法,係包括:於一置物區域中提供一資料處理單元,其中,該置物區域係置放複數貨物,且該置物區域中的走道上安裝複數位置指示器;複數載物裝置位移於該置物區域中,且該載物裝置將該位置指示器之(目前位置)座標資訊回傳至該資料處理單元;藉由該資料處理單元提供第一揀貨資訊,以令該些載物裝置依據第一揀貨資訊揀載該貨物,其中,該第一揀貨資訊係包含第一揀貨品項清單及第一品項位置;藉由該資料處理單元接收至少一第二揀貨品項清單,以令該資料處理單元依據該些載物裝置之位置及該些載物裝置之載貨量規劃出第二揀貨路徑;以及藉由該資料處理單元指示該些載物裝置之至少一者依據第二揀貨資訊揀載該貨物,其中,該第二揀貨資訊係包含該第一揀貨品項清單、該第二揀貨品項清單與該第二品項位置。The present invention discloses a picking method, comprising: providing a data processing unit in a storage area, wherein the storage area is to place a plurality of goods, and a plurality of position indicators are installed on the walkway in the storage area; The material device is displaced in the storage area, and the loading device returns the (current position) coordinate information of the position indicator to the data processing unit; the first processing information is provided by the data processing unit to enable the The loading device picks up the cargo according to the first picking information, wherein the first picking information includes a first pick item list and a first item position; and the data processing unit receives at least one second pick a list of items for causing the data processing unit to plan a second picking path based on the locations of the load devices and the load capacity of the load devices; and indicating at least the load devices by the data processing unit The one picks up the goods according to the second picking information, wherein the second picking information includes the first pick item list, the second pick item list and the second item position.

前述之揀貨方法中,該第一揀貨品項清單係為主單,且該第二揀貨品項清單係為插單。In the foregoing picking method, the first pick item list is a master order, and the second pick item list is a plug-in.

前述之揀貨方法中,該些載物裝置上係設有該電子裝置,以接收該第一及/或第二揀貨資訊。In the foregoing picking method, the electronic devices are provided on the load devices to receive the first and/or second picking information.

前述之揀貨方法中,該載物裝置上設有位置感應器,且該置物區域係配置有位置指示器,以令該位置感應器接收該位置指示器之座標訊號,再將該座標訊號之資料傳遞至該資料處理單元。例如,該位置感應器係光感應該位置指示器之座標資訊。In the above picking method, the load device is provided with a position sensor, and the storage area is provided with a position indicator for the position sensor to receive the coordinate signal of the position indicator, and then the coordinate signal is The data is passed to the data processing unit. For example, the position sensor is light-sensing the coordinate information of the position indicator.

前述之揀貨方法中,該資料處理單元係建置有座標分佈資訊地圖,且該地圖之建構係依據該置物區域中之貨物之位置。In the foregoing picking method, the data processing unit constructs a coordinate distribution information map, and the map is constructed according to the position of the goods in the storage area.

前述之揀貨方法中,該第一或第二揀貨路徑之規劃復依據該些載物裝置之揀貨方式。例如,該些載物裝置之揀貨方式係為用於揀取該置物區域中置放於高處或低處之貨物之方式。In the foregoing picking method, the planning of the first or second picking path is based on the picking manner of the loading devices. For example, the picking method of the load devices is for picking up the goods placed in the high or low places in the storage area.

前述之揀貨方法中,該些載物裝置之位置係為沿該第一揀貨品項位置之方向前進而距離該第二揀貨品項清單上之貨物的相對位置。In the foregoing picking method, the positions of the load devices are the relative positions of the goods on the second pick item list in the direction of the first pick item position.

前述之揀貨方法中,該些載物裝置之載貨量係為該第一揀貨品項清單尚未揀載的該貨物數量。In the foregoing picking method, the loading amount of the load carrying devices is the quantity of the goods that have not been picked up by the first picking item list.

由上可知,本發明之揀貨系統及揀貨方法中,主要藉由該電子裝置之位置感應器接收該置物區域之位置指示器之光座標資訊,再將該座標訊號之資料傳遞至該資料處理單元,使該資料處理單元能即時得知該載物裝置之位置,同時藉由該資料處理單元依據該載物裝置之位置及該載物裝置之載貨量制定揀貨路徑,以於多台載物裝置同時進行揀貨作業時,可將插單指派給現場最合適的載物裝置,令其揀載插單之貨物,而無需增派揀貨員揀取插單之貨物,進而能避免揀貨現場人車擁擠而不利於揀貨員移動之問題。As can be seen from the above, in the picking system and the picking method of the present invention, the position information of the position indicator of the storage area is received by the position sensor of the electronic device, and the data of the coordinate signal is transmitted to the data. The processing unit enables the data processing unit to instantly know the location of the loading device, and at the same time, the data processing unit formulates a picking path according to the position of the loading device and the loading amount of the loading device, so as to When the loading device performs the picking operation at the same time, the insert can be assigned to the most suitable loading device on the site, so that it can pick up the goods of the inserted order without the need to send more pickers to pick up the inserted goods, thereby avoiding The crowded people at the picking site are not conducive to the problem of picking the goods.

以下藉由特定的具體實施例說明本發明之實施方式,熟悉此技藝之人士可由本說明書所揭示之內容輕易地瞭解本發明之其他優點及功效。The other embodiments of the present invention will be readily understood by those skilled in the art from this disclosure.

須知,本說明書所附圖式所繪示之結構、比例、大小等,均僅用以配合說明書所揭示之內容,以供熟悉此技藝之人士之瞭解與閱讀,並非用以限定本發明可實施之限定條件,故不具技術上之實質意義,任何結構之修飾、比例關係之改變或大小之調整,在不影響本發明所能產生之功效及所能達成之目的下,均應仍落在本發明所揭示之技術內容得能涵蓋之範圍內。同時,本說明書中所引用之如「上」、「前」、「後」、「左」、「右」及「一」等之用語,亦僅為便於敘述之明瞭,而非用以限定本發明可實施之範圍,其相對關係之改變或調整,在無實質變更技術內容下,當視為本發明可實施之範疇。It is to be understood that the structure, the proportions, the size, and the like of the present invention are intended to be used in conjunction with the disclosure of the specification, and are not intended to limit the invention. The conditions are limited, so it is not technically meaningful. Any modification of the structure, change of the proportional relationship or adjustment of the size should remain in this book without affecting the effects and the objectives that can be achieved by the present invention. The technical content disclosed in the invention can be covered. In the meantime, the terms "upper", "before", "after", "left", "right" and "one" as used in this manual are for convenience only and are not intended to be limiting. The scope of the invention can be implemented, and the change or adjustment of the relative relationship is considered to be within the scope of the invention.

本發明的模組、單元、裝置等包括微處理器及記憶體,而演算法、資料、程式等係儲存記憶體或晶片內,微處理器可從記憶體載入資料或演算法或程式進行資料分析或計算等處理,在此不予贅述。例如本發明之載物裝置、電子裝置、位置指示器以及伺服器、資料處理單元等包括有微處理器與記憶體等,且各裝置及各單元以此執行分析運算,因而本發明所述之單元或裝置或模組其硬體細部結構亦可以相同實現方式。The module, the unit, the device, and the like of the present invention include a microprocessor and a memory, and algorithms, data, programs, etc. are stored in a memory or a chip, and the microprocessor can load data or an algorithm or a program from the memory. Processing such as data analysis or calculation will not be repeated here. For example, the loading device, the electronic device, the position indicator, the server, the data processing unit, and the like of the present invention include a microprocessor, a memory, and the like, and each device and each unit perform an analysis operation thereby, and thus the present invention The hardware or structure of the unit or device or module can also be implemented in the same manner.

如第1圖所示,本發明之揀貨系統1係包括:至少一載物裝置10、一設於該載物裝置10上之電子裝置11、一設於置物區域S走道上之位置指示器11b以及配置於伺服器12中之資料處理單元。As shown in FIG. 1, the picking system 1 of the present invention comprises: at least one loading device 10, an electronic device 11 disposed on the loading device 10, and a position indicator disposed on the aisle of the storage area S. 11b and a data processing unit disposed in the server 12.

所述之載物裝置10係用以位移於一置物區域S中,其中,該置物區域S係置放有複數貨物9。例如,該置物區域S係為倉庫,其陣列排設複數貨架8,且該貨架8係橫向設計有複數置放格81,82,83並於上、下側之間設計有複數置放層80a,80b,80c,以將該些貨物9依需求置放於高、低處之置放層80a,80b,80c上。The loading device 10 is for displacement in a storage area S, wherein the storage area S is provided with a plurality of goods 9. For example, the storage area S is a warehouse, and the array is arranged with a plurality of shelves 8, and the shelf 8 is laterally designed with a plurality of cells 81, 82, 83 and a plurality of placement layers 80a are arranged between the upper and lower sides. , 80b, 80c, to place the goods 9 on the placement layers 80a, 80b, 80c at the high and low places as required.

於本實施例中,該載物裝置10係例如為推車結構或籠車結構,其移動於該置物區域S之地板6上。In the present embodiment, the load device 10 is, for example, a cart structure or a cage structure that moves on the floor 6 of the storage area S.

再者,該載物裝置10係設有一位置感應器11a,以令該伺服器12之資料處理單元獲取該載物裝置10之位置訊號a。例如,該置物區域S之走道(如兩貨架8之間的通道)係配置有複數位置指示器11b,以令該位置感應器11a接收該位置指示器11b之座標訊號b(如第2A圖所示),使該座標訊號b之資料內容作為該位置訊號a之資料內容,再經由該電子裝置11提供該位置訊號a予該伺服器12之資料處理單元進行相關作業處理。Furthermore, the load device 10 is provided with a position sensor 11a for causing the data processing unit of the server 12 to acquire the position signal a of the load device 10. For example, the walkway of the storage area S (such as the passage between the two shelves 8) is provided with a plurality of position indicators 11b for the position sensor 11a to receive the coordinate signal b of the position indicator 11b (as shown in FIG. 2A). The data content of the coordinate signal b is used as the data content of the location signal a, and the location signal a is provided to the data processing unit of the server 12 via the electronic device 11 for related operation processing.

又,該位置指示器11b,例如為一照明電子裝置(如第2C圖之配置,於後詳述),用以照明與發送通訊訊息,其中,該照明電子裝置作動以發送座標通訊訊息(如該座標訊號b),該位置感應器11a接收該座標通訊訊息,使該位置指示器11b與該位置感應器11a作為可見光通訊(Visible Light Communications,簡稱VLC)系統之硬體。例如,該位置指示器11b係為發光件,如LED燈,且該位置感應器11a係為光感式感應器。Moreover, the position indicator 11b is, for example, an illumination electronic device (such as the configuration of FIG. 2C, which will be described later in detail) for illuminating and transmitting a communication message, wherein the illumination electronic device is activated to transmit a coordinate communication message (eg, The coordinate signal b), the position sensor 11a receives the coordinate communication message, and the position indicator 11b and the position sensor 11a are used as hardware of a Visible Light Communications (VLC) system. For example, the position indicator 11b is a light-emitting member such as an LED lamp, and the position sensor 11a is a light-sensing sensor.

另外,該位置指示器11b係架設於該置物區域S之走道之天花板7上,且於揀貨作業時,維持啟動狀態,故不論該載物裝置10是否通過該位置指示器11b之下方,該位置指示器11b持續保持發光狀態。In addition, the position indicator 11b is mounted on the ceiling 7 of the walkway of the storage area S, and maintains the starting state during the picking operation, so whether or not the load device 10 passes under the position indicator 11b, The position indicator 11b continues to be in a light-emitting state.

所述之電子裝置11係用於利用可見光接收該座標訊號b,並將該座標訊號b轉換為該位置訊號a而傳遞至該伺服器12之資料處理單元。The electronic device 11 is configured to receive the coordinate signal b by using visible light, and convert the coordinate signal b into the position signal a to be transmitted to the data processing unit of the server 12.

於本實施例中,該電子裝置11係為可攜式行動電腦,如個人數位助理(personal digital assistant,簡稱PDA)、平板、智慧型手機或其它態樣等,且其人機介面係用以顯示揀貨作業之相關資訊,以供揀貨員得知揀貨作業之相關資訊,其中,第2B圖係顯示對應該相關資訊之供應元件。In this embodiment, the electronic device 11 is a portable mobile computer, such as a personal digital assistant (PDA), a tablet, a smart phone, or the like, and the human-machine interface is used. Displays information about the picking operation for the picker to know about the picking operation. Figure 2B shows the supply elements corresponding to the relevant information.

再者,依據第2B圖所示之人機介面之配置,該電子裝置11係包含一顯示器110,以顯示來自該伺服器12之資料處理單元之揀貨資訊c(如第1圖所示),供揀貨員得知該揀貨資訊c。具體地,該顯示器110於該人機介面上係顯示該貨物9之資料(如該貨物9之編號、該貨架8之位置、該貨物9之置放格81,82,83、該置放層80a,80b,80c之層位或其它資料等)。該伺服器12之資料處理單元依據該位置指示器11b之座標訊號b之資訊計算該揀貨品項之位置或該載物裝置10之位置(如該載物裝置10位於該置放格81所對應之位置指示器11b的下方,該載物裝置10需移動至貨物9位於該置放格83所對應之位置指示器11b的下方等),且顯示該載物裝置10之移動方向(如前、後、左、右等直線方向或斜線方向、及停止線之方向指示)。應可理解地,於另一實施例中,該電子裝置亦可包含語音傳輸器(圖略),其以語音方式將來自該資料處理單元之揀貨資訊c傳遞予揀貨員。Moreover, according to the configuration of the human machine interface shown in FIG. 2B, the electronic device 11 includes a display 110 for displaying the picking information c from the data processing unit of the server 12 (as shown in FIG. 1). For the picker to know the picking information c. Specifically, the display 110 displays the information of the goods 9 on the man-machine interface (such as the number of the goods 9, the position of the shelf 8, the placement of the goods 9, 81, 83, 83, the placement layer 80a, 80b, 80c horizon or other information, etc.). The data processing unit of the server 12 calculates the position of the pick item or the position of the load device 10 according to the information of the coordinate signal b of the position indicator 11b (if the load device 10 is located in the placement box 81) Below the position indicator 11b, the load device 10 needs to be moved until the cargo 9 is located below the position indicator 11b corresponding to the placement grid 83, etc., and the moving direction of the load device 10 is displayed (as before, Rear, left, right and other linear or diagonal directions, and the direction of the stop line). It should be understood that in another embodiment, the electronic device may further include a voice transmitter (not shown) that transmits the picking information c from the data processing unit to the picker in a voice manner.

又,依據第2B圖所示之人機介面之配置,該電子裝置11復配置有接收器、解碼器、中介軟體及通訊模組。所述之接收器係用於可見光訊號感應,以接收該座標訊號b,並於該電子裝置11之人機介面上會顯示訊號接收狀態。Moreover, according to the configuration of the human-machine interface shown in FIG. 2B, the electronic device 11 is repeatedly configured with a receiver, a decoder, an intermediary software, and a communication module. The receiver is used for visible light signal sensing to receive the coordinate signal b, and the signal receiving state is displayed on the human machine interface of the electronic device 11.

所述之解碼器係內建光學影像通訊(Optical Camera Communication,簡稱OCC)之解碼程式,以將該座標訊號b進行解碼以轉換成一座標值(即該位置訊號a),且該座標值會顯示於該人機介面上。The decoder is a decoding program of an optical image communication (OCC), which decodes the coordinate signal b to be converted into a standard value (ie, the position signal a), and the coordinate value is displayed. At the man-machine interface.

所述之中介軟體(middleware)係用於運作該電子裝置11中之相關作業,並於該人機介面上會顯示該電子裝置11之運作狀態。The middleware is used to operate related operations in the electronic device 11, and the operating state of the electronic device 11 is displayed on the human machine interface.

所述之通訊模組係例如網路通訊,其用以將該座標值(即該位置訊號a)傳遞至該伺服器12之資料處理單元,且接收來自該伺服器12之資料處理單元之揀貨資訊c,並於該人機介面上會顯示網路連線狀態。The communication module is, for example, a network communication, for transmitting the coordinate value (ie, the position signal a) to the data processing unit of the server 12, and receiving the data processing unit from the server 12 The goods information c, and the network connection status will be displayed on the man-machine interface.

另外,應可理解地,該位置感應器11a可配置於該電子裝置11上(例如,該位置感應器11a作為該接收器),以令該中介軟體直接將該位置指示器11b之座標訊號b轉換為該位置訊號a。In addition, it should be understood that the position sensor 11a can be disposed on the electronic device 11 (for example, the position sensor 11a serves as the receiver), so that the intermediary software directly directly displays the coordinate signal b of the position indicator 11b. Converted to the position signal a.

如第2C圖所示,該位置指示器11b係為具有一韌體執行電路及一發光電路所構成之照明電子裝置,例如,編碼模組透過一處理器執行韌體內的程式碼將座標值編碼產生一控制訊號,而光驅動模組可對應為一LED驅動電路,其用以接收該控制訊號後驅動一發光模組,且該編碼模組與該光驅動模組係可作為LED燈之光碼座標之訊號控制單元。As shown in FIG. 2C, the position indicator 11b is an illumination electronic device having a firmware execution circuit and a light-emitting circuit. For example, the coding module encodes the coordinate value by executing a code in the firmware through a processor. A control signal is generated, and the optical driving module is corresponding to an LED driving circuit, which is configured to receive the control signal and drive a lighting module, and the encoding module and the optical driving module can be used as the LED light. The signal control unit of the code coordinate.

如第1圖所示之伺服器12係例如為電腦主機或雲端機組,其設於控制室Z中,以遠端通訊傳輸該置物區域S中之電子裝置11。The server 12 shown in FIG. 1 is, for example, a computer host or a cloud unit, which is disposed in the control room Z and transmits the electronic device 11 in the storage area S by remote communication.

所述之資料處理單元係提供該揀貨資訊c予該電子裝置11,且該揀貨資訊c係包含揀貨品項清單(如第2B圖所示之貨物資料)及揀貨品項位置(如第3A圖所示之品項編號n1~n9),以令該載物裝置10依據該揀貨品項清單及該揀貨品項位置揀載所需之貨物9,其中,該揀貨品項清單係為該載物裝置10需揀載之該貨物9,且該資料處理單元係依據該載物裝置10之位置及該載物裝置10之載貨量規劃揀貨路徑。The data processing unit provides the picking information c to the electronic device 11, and the picking information c includes a pick item list (such as the cargo information shown in FIG. 2B) and a pick item position (eg, Item number n1~n9) shown in FIG. 3A, so that the loading device 10 picks up the required goods 9 according to the pick item list and the pick item position, wherein the pick item list is The cargo device 10 is required to pick up the cargo 9 and the data processing unit plans a picking route according to the position of the cargo device 10 and the cargo capacity of the cargo device 10.

於本實施例中,該資料處理單元係建置有對應置物區域S之座標分佈資訊之地圖P,如第3A圖所示,且該地圖P之建構係依據該置物區域S中之貨物9之位置。例如,藉由該些貨架8之位置定義出可供該載物裝置10移動之通道20,且藉由該位置指示器11b之座標資訊定義出該通道20之定點位置D(如第3A圖所示之方格,其可對應該貨物9之置放格81, 82, 83),以於該載物裝置10位於該定點位置D時,該位置感應器11a能接收到該位置指示器11b之座標訊號b,再經由該電子裝置11將該座標訊號b轉換為該位置訊號a,以傳遞至該伺服器12之資料處理單元,故該資料處理單元可即時得知該載物裝置10之位置。In this embodiment, the data processing unit is configured with a map P corresponding to the coordinate distribution information of the storage area S, as shown in FIG. 3A, and the construction of the map P is based on the goods 9 in the storage area S. position. For example, the channel 20 for moving the loading device 10 is defined by the positions of the shelves 8, and the fixed position D of the channel 20 is defined by the coordinate information of the position indicator 11b (as shown in FIG. 3A). a square, which can correspond to the compartments 81, 82, 83) of the cargo 9, so that when the loading device 10 is at the fixed position D, the position sensor 11a can receive the position indicator 11b. The coordinate signal b is further converted into the position signal a via the electronic device 11 for transmission to the data processing unit of the server 12, so that the data processing unit can immediately know the location of the load device 10. .

再者,該揀貨路徑之規劃係基於戴克斯特拉演算法(Dijkstra's algorithm)動態更新哈密頓圖(Hamiltonian path)的方法。具體地,第3A圖之地圖P及其主單之貨物9(其品項編號n1~n9)係轉換成第3A’圖所示之哈密頓圖(即有向圖),且利用戴克斯特拉演算法獲得多種可行的揀貨路徑(如第3A’圖所示之箭頭方向);當該資料處理單元處理插單作業(如第3B圖所示之插單之貨物9’,其品項編號e1~e3)時,第3A’圖所示之哈密頓圖更新成第3B’圖所示之哈密頓圖,且利用戴克斯特拉演算法獲得多種可行的揀貨路徑(如第3B’圖所示之箭頭方向)。Furthermore, the planning of the picking path is based on the Dijkstra's algorithm to dynamically update the Hamiltonian path. Specifically, the map P of FIG. 3A and the goods 9 of its main order (its item number n1 to n9) are converted into a Hamiltonian diagram (ie, a directed graph) shown in FIG. 3A', and the use of Dykes The Trajectory algorithm obtains a variety of feasible picking paths (such as the direction of the arrow shown in Figure 3A'); when the data processing unit processes the inserting operation (such as the inserted goods 9' shown in Figure 3B, its product In item number e1~e3), the Hamiltonian diagram shown in Fig. 3A' is updated to the Hamiltonian diagram shown in Fig. 3B', and a variety of feasible picking paths are obtained by using the Dexter algorithm (eg, 3B' arrow direction shown).

因此,由於利用戴克斯特拉演算法獲得多種可行的揀貨路徑(如第3A’及3B’圖所示之箭頭方向),故該資料處理單元需依據優勢條件,如該載物裝置10之位置及該載物裝置10之載貨量,以選擇最適合的揀貨路徑L1,L2(如第3A及3B圖所示),具體說明如下。Therefore, since the Dexter algorithm is used to obtain a plurality of feasible picking paths (such as the arrow directions shown in FIGS. 3A' and 3B'), the data processing unit needs to be based on advantageous conditions, such as the loading device 10. The position and the amount of cargo of the load device 10 are selected to select the most suitable picking path L1, L2 (as shown in Figures 3A and 3B), as described below.

所述之載物裝置10之位置係為該載物裝置10於該地圖P上之當前位置(如起點)。或者,若該資料處理單元處理插單作業(如第3B圖所示之貨物9’),該些載物裝置10之位置係為沿原揀貨路徑(如第3A圖所示之主單之揀貨路徑L1)之方向前進(順路狀態)而距離該插單上之貨物9’的相對位置,以利用戴克斯特拉演算法獲取更新後的揀貨路徑L2(如第3B圖所示)。The position of the loading device 10 is the current position (such as the starting point) of the loading device 10 on the map P. Alternatively, if the data processing unit processes the interleaving operation (such as the goods 9' shown in FIG. 3B), the positions of the loading devices 10 are along the original picking path (such as the main order shown in FIG. 3A). The direction of the picking path L1) is advanced (by-way state) and the relative position of the cargo 9' on the insert is used to obtain the updated picking path L2 using the Dexter algorithm (as shown in FIG. 3B) ).

所述之載物裝置10之載貨量係為該揀貨品項清單尚未揀載的貨物數量,即該載物裝置10之剩餘裝載空間。例如,當該資料處理單元依據主單規劃多台載物裝置10之揀貨品項位置時,各台載物裝置10之最大裝載空間可能不相同,故該資料處理單元可依據該揀貨品項清單之貨物9之尺寸大小及各台載物裝置10之最大裝載空間,制定出各台載物裝置10之揀貨路徑。或者,若該資料處理單元處理插單作業時,該資料處理單元可依據插單之貨物9’(如第3B圖所示)之尺寸大小及各台載物裝置10之剩餘裝載空間,以重新制定出該載物裝置10之揀貨路徑L2(如第3B圖所示)。The cargo capacity of the loading device 10 is the quantity of goods that have not been picked up by the pick item list, that is, the remaining loading space of the loading device 10. For example, when the data processing unit plans the position of the pick item of the plurality of loading devices 10 according to the main order, the maximum loading space of each of the loading devices 10 may be different, so the data processing unit may be based on the picking item list. The size of the cargo 9 and the maximum loading space of each of the loading devices 10 define the picking path of each of the loading devices 10. Alternatively, if the data processing unit processes the inserting operation, the data processing unit may re-resize according to the size of the inserted goods 9' (as shown in FIG. 3B) and the remaining loading space of each of the loading devices 10. The picking path L2 of the load device 10 is developed (as shown in Fig. 3B).

另外,該揀貨路徑之規劃可選擇性依據該載物裝置10之揀貨方式,例如,該載物裝置10之配備係用於揀取重物或輕物、該載物裝置10之配備係用於揀取固體或流體、該載物裝置10之配備係用於揀取高層位(高處置放層80c)之貨物9或低層位(低處置放層80a,80b)之貨物9或其它等。具體地,以該載物裝置10需揀取高層位(高處置放層80c)之貨物9為例,該載物裝置10需配置升降機構、吊鉤桿、機器手臂或其它等輔助工具。In addition, the planning of the picking path can be selectively selected according to the picking mode of the loading device 10. For example, the loading device 10 is equipped for picking up heavy objects or light objects, and the equipment of the loading device 10. For picking up solids or fluids, the equipment of the load device 10 is used to pick up goods 9 or low level (low disposal layers 80a, 80b) of the high level (high disposal layer 80c) 9 or other items. . Specifically, for example, the cargo device 10 needs to pick up the cargo 9 of the high-level position (the high-treatment discharge layer 80c), and the cargo device 10 needs to be equipped with an auxiliary mechanism such as a lifting mechanism, a hook rod, a robot arm or the like.

第4圖係提供本發明之揀貨方法。於本實施例中,係配合第1圖所示之揀貨系統1及其環境,即提供一資料處理單元可作用於一置物區域S中之環境,其中,該置物區域S係擺放多排已存放有複數貨物9之貨架8a,8b,8c,8d,8e,且提供有多台載物裝置10a,10b(如第5A圖所示之兩台,其構造可參考第2A圖所示之構造)於該置物區域S中以準備進行揀貨作業。Figure 4 is a diagram showing the picking method of the present invention. In this embodiment, the picking system 1 and its environment shown in FIG. 1 are provided, that is, an environment in which a data processing unit can be applied to a storage area S, wherein the storage area S is arranged in multiple rows. The shelves 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e of the plurality of goods 9 have been stored, and a plurality of loading devices 10a, 10b are provided (as shown in Fig. 5A, the structure thereof can be referred to the drawing shown in Fig. 2A It is configured in the storage area S to prepare for the picking operation.

如第4圖所示,於步驟S40中,該伺服器12係針對已接獲的訂單進行彙整,如利用內容管理系統(content management system,簡稱CMS)接單及管理所有訂單,再將訂單進行分配,例如,將各訂單之內容拆散,再依據分類標準(如重量、尺寸、貨物種類)將相同或相近的貨物分成同組。應可理解,有關該內容管理系統之管理及分配態樣繁多,並無特別限制。As shown in FIG. 4, in step S40, the server 12 performs reconciliation for the received orders, such as taking orders and managing all orders by using a content management system (CMS), and then placing the orders. Assignment, for example, to break up the contents of each order and then group the same or similar goods into the same group according to the classification criteria (such as weight, size, type of goods). It should be understood that there is no particular limitation on the management and distribution of the content management system.

接著,於步驟S41中,該資料處理單元依據該內容管理系統(CMS)提供之分配結果整理出第一揀貨資訊,並提供第一揀貨資訊予各該載物裝置10a,10b。Next, in step S41, the data processing unit sorts out the first picking information according to the distribution result provided by the content management system (CMS), and provides the first picking information to each of the loading devices 10a, 10b.

於本實施例中,該第一揀貨資訊係包含第一揀貨品項清單及第一揀貨品項位置,其中,該第一揀貨品項清單係為主單,如第5A圖所示之兩組主單,其中一主單之貨物之品項代碼為r1~r9,而另一主單之貨物之品項代碼為t1~t8。In this embodiment, the first picking information item includes a first pick item list and a first pick item item position, wherein the first pick item list is a main list, as shown in FIG. 5A The main order of the group, the item code of one main order is r1~r9, and the item code of the other main order is t1~t8.

再者,各主單利用戴克斯特拉演算法將獲得多種可行的揀貨路徑,故可依據最短路程、該些載物裝置10a,10b之揀貨方式或其它基準制定出最佳揀貨路徑,例如第5A圖所示之實線箭頭方向與虛線箭頭方向,其中一載物裝置10a沿實線箭頭方向依序揀載貨物之品項代碼為r1,r2,r3,r5,r6,r4,r7,r8,r9,而另一載物裝置10b沿虛線箭頭方向依序揀載貨物之品項代碼為t1,t3,t2,t4,t5,t7,t6,t8。Moreover, each main order can obtain a variety of feasible picking paths by using the Dexter algorithm, so that the best picking can be made according to the shortest distance, the picking methods of the carrying devices 10a, 10b or other benchmarks. The path, for example, the direction of the solid arrow and the direction of the dotted arrow shown in FIG. 5A, wherein the item code of the carrier device 10a sequentially picking the goods along the direction of the solid arrow is r1, r2, r3, r5, r6, r4. , r7, r8, r9, and the other item device 10b sequentially picks up the item code of the goods in the direction of the dotted arrow as t1, t3, t2, t4, t5, t7, t6, t8.

又,於該資料處理單元整理該第一揀貨資訊時,可進行裝置設定,其可包含各該載物裝置10a,10b之配置檢定、該電子裝置11之通訊連線設定或其它揀貨前之相關作業等。Moreover, when the data processing unit organizes the first picking information, device setting may be performed, which may include configuration verification of each of the loading devices 10a, 10b, communication connection setting of the electronic device 11, or other picking before Related work, etc.

接著,於步驟S42中,依據電子裝置11所顯示之有關第一揀貨資訊(如主單之貨物9之品項代碼、貨架8a,8b,8c,8d,8e之位置、置放格81,82,83之位置或其它資訊等)之指示,各揀貨員移動該些載物裝置10a,10b進行揀貨作業。Next, in step S42, according to the first picking information displayed by the electronic device 11 (such as the item code of the goods 9 of the main order, the positions of the shelves 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, the placing box 81, The position of 82, 83 or other information, etc., the pickers move the load devices 10a, 10b for picking operations.

於本實施例中,於進行揀貨作業時,該些載物裝置10a,10b之第一揀貨路徑會經過該位置指示器11b,以令該位置指示器11b、電子裝置11及伺服器12之資料處理單元會進行定位作業,使揀貨員透過該資料處理單元能得知其載物裝置10a,10b之目前位置。In the present embodiment, when the picking operation is performed, the first picking path of the load carrying devices 10a, 10b passes the position indicator 11b to make the position indicator 11b, the electronic device 11 and the server 12 The data processing unit performs a positioning operation so that the picker can know the current position of the load devices 10a, 10b through the data processing unit.

又,當該些載物裝置10a,10b移動至需揀取貨物之處時,該電子裝置11會顯示相關指示(如停止前進),令揀貨員揀取該貨物。Further, when the load devices 10a, 10b are moved to the place where the goods are to be picked up, the electronic device 11 displays an indication (such as stopping the advance) to cause the picker to pick up the goods.

最後,於步驟S43中,當完成揀貨作業後,如該些載物裝置10a,10b揀取其主單上之所有貨物品項,揀貨員可將該些載物裝置10a,10b移動至查核區進行驗收,以確認揀貨結果。Finally, in step S43, after the picking operation is completed, if the load devices 10a, 10b pick up all the items on the main list, the picker can move the load devices 10a, 10b to Check the area for acceptance to confirm the picking result.

於本實施例中,步驟S40至S43之過程可依需求改變或調整,並不限於上述。In this embodiment, the processes of steps S40 to S43 can be changed or adjusted as needed, and are not limited to the above.

另外,當該資料處理單元接收至少一第二揀貨品項清單(如緊急訂單)時,需即時將該第二揀貨品項清單之貨物品項插入該些載物裝置10a,10b之至少一者之揀貨資訊中。In addition, when the data processing unit receives at least one second pick item list (such as a rush order), the goods item of the second pick item list needs to be immediately inserted into at least one of the load devices 10a, 10b. In the picking information.

因此,本發明之揀貨方法係提供一種插單作業之流程,具體說明如下。Therefore, the picking method of the present invention provides a flow of a plug-in operation, which is specifically described below.

如第4圖所示,於步驟S50中,資料處理單元接收至少一第二揀貨品項清單(如插單)。接著,於步驟S51中,該資料處理單元依據該些載物裝置10a, 10b之位置及該些載物裝置10a,10b之載貨量規劃出第二揀貨路徑及其對應之第二揀貨資訊,其中,第二揀貨資訊係包含該第一揀貨品項清單、該第二揀貨品項清單與該第二揀貨品項位置。As shown in FIG. 4, in step S50, the data processing unit receives at least one second pick item list (such as a plug-in). Then, in step S51, the data processing unit plans a second picking path and its corresponding second picking information according to the positions of the loading devices 10a, 10b and the loading capacity of the loading devices 10a, 10b. The second picking information item includes the first pick item list, the second pick item list, and the second pick item position.

於本實施例中,該第二揀貨品項清單(如插單)之貨物之品項代碼為h1~h4(詳參第5B圖)。In this embodiment, the item code of the goods of the second pick item list (such as the insert) is h1~h4 (see Figure 5B for details).

再者,該資料處理單元依據該些載物裝置10a,10b之目前位置進行路徑分析,以判斷沿其第一揀貨品項位置所對應之第一揀貨路徑之方向前進(順路)而當下距離該第二揀貨品項清單(如插單)上之貨物品項的相對位置(係指通道可抵達的距離,而非兩者直線距離之絕對位置)最近者,亦即不考慮後退方向距離該插單之貨物品項的相對位置。例如,搜尋該第一揀貨品項位置涵蓋插單之貨物品項者、或利用定位作業預測該些載物裝置10a, 10b之下一次位置等方式。Furthermore, the data processing unit performs path analysis according to the current positions of the load devices 10a, 10b to determine the direction (shun path) along the direction of the first picking path corresponding to the position of the first pick item, and the current distance The relative position of the goods item on the second pick item list (such as the insert) (the distance that the channel can reach, not the absolute position of the straight line distance), that is, the distance in the backward direction is not considered. The relative position of the item of the inserted goods. For example, searching for the location of the first pick item item covers the item of the inserted item, or using a positioning operation to predict the position of the next one of the items 10a, 10b.

又,該資料處理單元還需依據該些載物裝置10a,10b之載貨量進行路徑分析,以判斷是否該些載物裝置10a,10b已達揀貨上限。例如,利用定位作業可推知該些載物裝置10a,10b針對該第一揀貨品項清單尚未揀載的貨物之數量,藉此得知該些載物裝置10a,10b之剩餘裝載空間或尚可裝載數量,故若該些載物裝置10a,10b已揀完所需之貨物、或該插單之貨物尺寸過大,即使該載物裝置10a,10b最靠近該插單之貨物,該資料處理單元仍不會將該插單之貨物之位置規劃成該載物裝置10a,10b之揀貨路徑。進一步地,該資料處理單元還可依據該些載物裝置10a,10b之揀貨方式進行路徑分析,例如,該些載物裝置10a,10b用於揀取該置物區域S中置放於高處或低處之貨物之方式。Moreover, the data processing unit further performs path analysis based on the load quantities of the load devices 10a, 10b to determine whether the load devices 10a, 10b have reached the pick limit. For example, the number of goods that have not been picked up by the load devices 10a, 10b for the first pick item list can be inferred by using the positioning operation, thereby knowing the remaining loading space of the load devices 10a, 10b or The quantity is loaded, so if the goods carrying device 10a, 10b has sorted out the required goods, or the size of the goods of the inserted order is too large, even if the carrying device 10a, 10b is closest to the goods of the inserted order, the data processing unit The position of the inserted goods will still not be planned as the picking path of the loading devices 10a, 10b. Further, the data processing unit may perform path analysis according to the picking manner of the load devices 10a, 10b. For example, the load devices 10a, 10b are used for picking up the storage area S and placing it in a high place. Or the way of goods in the lower part.

因此,該資料處理單元會依據該些載物裝置10a,10b之位置及該些載物裝置10a,10b之載貨量等優勢條件設計出包含該插單之貨物位置之第二揀貨路徑(即設計揀貨資訊),以於步驟S41中,針對需揀選插單品項之載物裝置10a,10b將其第一揀貨品項清單即時更新成第二揀貨資訊,例如,其中一載物裝置10a揀取插單之貨物之品項代碼h1,h2(其更新路段係於第5B圖中之實線箭頭標示有 ),而另一載物裝置10b揀取插單之貨物之品項代碼h3,h4(其更新路段係於第5B圖中之虛線箭頭標示有 )。 Therefore, the data processing unit designs a second picking path including the position of the goods of the insert according to the position of the load devices 10a, 10b and the cargo capacity of the load devices 10a, 10b (ie, Designing the picking information), in step S41, the first picking item list is updated to the second picking information for the loading device 10a, 10b of the item to be sorted, for example, one of the loading devices Code food items h1 10a of the intervening single-picking of goods, h2 (which is updated based on the link of the solid line arrow of FIG. 5B marked with ╳), while the other carrier device 10b picking up food items of code inserted into a single cargo h3, h4 (which is updated based on the first segment of a broken line arrow in FIG. 5B marked with ╳).

之後,於步驟S42中,藉由該資料處理單元傳輸第二揀貨資訊至該電子裝置11,以指示揀貨員依據該第二揀貨資訊推動該些載物裝置10a,10b之至少一者揀載貨物(即主單與插單之貨物品項)。Then, in step S42, the data processing unit transmits the second picking information to the electronic device 11 to instruct the picker to push at least one of the loading devices 10a, 10b according to the second picking information. Pick up the goods (ie the goods of the main order and the inserted goods).

綜上所述,本發明之揀貨系統及其揀貨方法中,係令該資料處理單元依據該載物裝置之位置及該載物裝置之載貨量制定揀貨路徑,以於進行插單作業時,不僅能即時更新揀貨資訊,且能將插單指派給現場最合適的載物裝置,令其揀載插單之貨物,而無需增派揀貨員揀取插單之貨物,進而能避免揀貨現場人車擁擠而不利於揀貨員移動之問題。In summary, in the picking system of the present invention and the picking method thereof, the data processing unit is configured to formulate a picking path according to the position of the loading device and the loading amount of the loading device, so as to perform the insertion operation. In addition, not only can the picking information be updated in real time, but the order can be assigned to the most suitable loading device on the site, so that it can pick up the goods of the inserted order without the need to send more pickers to pick up the inserted goods. Avoid the problem of crowded people on the picking site and not help the picker move.

再者,本發明藉由設置在該電子裝置之位置感應器與該置物區域之位置指示器之可見光通訊技術,以產生座標訊號,再將該座標訊號之資料傳遞至資料處理單元,使該資料處理單元能即時得知該載物裝置之位置,以作為即時更新揀貨資訊之參考。Furthermore, the present invention generates a coordinate signal by using a visible light communication technology of a position sensor of the electronic device and a position indicator of the storage area, and transmits the data of the coordinate signal to the data processing unit to make the data. The processing unit can immediately know the location of the load device as a reference for updating the picking information in real time.

上述實施例係用以例示性說明本發明之原理及其功效,而非用於限制本發明。任何熟習此項技藝之人士均可在不違背本發明之精神及範疇下,對上述實施例進行修改。因此本發明之權利保護範圍,應如後述之申請專利範圍所列。The above embodiments are intended to illustrate the principles of the invention and its effects, and are not intended to limit the invention. Any of the above-described embodiments may be modified by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be as set forth in the appended claims.

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第1圖係為本發明之揀貨系統之立體示意圖。Figure 1 is a perspective view of the picking system of the present invention.

第2A圖係為本發明之揀貨系統之載物裝置之側面示意圖。Figure 2A is a side elevational view of the loading device of the picking system of the present invention.

第2B圖係為本發明之揀貨系統之電子裝置之配置示意圖。2B is a schematic view showing the configuration of an electronic device of the picking system of the present invention.

第2C圖係為本發明之揀貨系統之位置指示器之配置示意圖。Figure 2C is a schematic view showing the configuration of the position indicator of the picking system of the present invention.

第3A及3B圖係為本發明之揀貨系統之資料處理單元之地圖之平面示意圖。3A and 3B are schematic plan views of a map of a data processing unit of the picking system of the present invention.

第3A’及3B’圖係為第3A及3B圖之有向圖。The 3A' and 3B' diagrams are directed graphs of the 3A and 3B drawings.

第4圖係為本發明之揀貨方法之流程示意圖。Figure 4 is a schematic flow chart of the picking method of the present invention.

第5A及5B圖係為本發明之揀貨系統之資料處理單元之揀貨路徑規劃之平面示意圖。Figures 5A and 5B are schematic plan views of the picking path planning of the data processing unit of the picking system of the present invention.

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一種揀貨系統,係包括:載物裝置,係位移於一置放有複數貨物之置物區域中,以供揀載該貨物,其中,該置物區域係配置有發光件以作為位置指示器;電子裝置,係設於該載物裝置上且包含有光感式位置感應器;以及資料處理單元,係建置有座標分佈資訊之地圖,且該地圖之建構係依據該置物區域中之貨物之位置,並提供揀貨資訊予該電子裝置,以令該載物裝置依據該揀貨資訊揀載該貨物,且令該位置感應器以光感應方式接收該位置指示器之座標訊號,使該座標訊號作為該載物裝置之位置訊號,並將該載物裝置之位置訊號傳遞至該資料處理單元,其中,該揀貨資訊係包含揀貨品項清單及揀貨品項位置,該揀貨品項清單係為該載物裝置需揀載之該貨物,且該資料處理單元係依據該載物裝置之位置、該載物裝置之揀貨方式及該載物裝置之載貨量規劃揀貨路徑,以處理插單作業。 A picking system includes: a loading device that is displaced in a storage area in which a plurality of goods are placed for picking up the cargo, wherein the storage area is provided with a light-emitting member as a position indicator; The device is disposed on the loading device and includes a light sensing position sensor; and the data processing unit is configured to construct a map of coordinate distribution information, and the map is constructed according to the position of the goods in the storage area And providing the picking information to the electronic device, so that the loading device picks up the cargo according to the picking information, and causes the position sensor to optically receive the coordinate signal of the position indicator to make the coordinate signal As the position signal of the load device, and transmitting the position signal of the load device to the data processing unit, wherein the picking information information includes a pick item list and a pick item position, the pick item list is The cargo device is required to pick up the cargo, and the data processing unit is based on the location of the cargo device, the picking method of the cargo device, and the cargo capacity of the cargo device. Cargo paths to handle a single insertion operation. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之揀貨系統,其中,該載物裝置係為推車結構或籠車結構。 The picking system of claim 1, wherein the loading device is a cart structure or a cage structure. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之揀貨系統,其中,該電子裝置係包含有顯示及傳遞該揀貨資訊之顯示器,或包含有以語音方式傳遞該揀貨資訊之語音傳輸器。 The picking system of claim 1, wherein the electronic device comprises a display for displaying and transmitting the picking information, or a voice transmitter for transmitting the picking information by voice. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之揀貨系統,其中,該資料處理單元係配置於伺服器中。 The picking system of claim 1, wherein the data processing unit is disposed in the server. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之揀貨系統,其中,該資料處理單元係基於戴克斯特拉演算法動態更新哈密頓圖的方法規劃該揀貨路徑。 The picking system of claim 1, wherein the data processing unit plans the picking path based on a method of dynamically updating the Hamiltonian graph based on the Dexter algorithm. 一種揀貨方法,係包括: 於一置物區域中提供一資料處理單元,該資料處理單元係建置有座標分佈資訊之地圖,其中,該置物區域係置放複數貨物,而該地圖之建構係依據該置物區域中之貨物之位置,且複數載物裝置位移於該置物區域中,該載物裝置上設有光感式位置感應器,且該置物區域係配置有發光件以作為位置指示器,以令該位置感應器以光感應方式接收該位置指示器之座標訊號,使該座標訊號作為該載物裝置之位置訊號,再將該座標訊號之資料傳遞至該資料處理單元;於處理訂單作業時,藉由該資料處理單元提供第一揀貨資訊,以令該些載物裝置依據第一揀貨資訊揀載該貨物,其中,該第一揀貨資訊係包含第一揀貨品項清單及第一揀貨品項位置,且該第一揀貨品項清單係為主單;於處理插單作業時,藉由該資料處理單元接收至少一第二揀貨品項清單,且該第二揀貨品項清單係為插單,以令該資料處理單元依據該些載物裝置之位置、該載物裝置之揀貨方式及該些載物裝置之載貨量規劃出揀貨路徑,使該資料處理單元處理該插單作業;以及藉由該資料處理單元指示該些載物裝置之至少一者依據該揀貨路徑所對應之第二揀貨資訊揀載該貨物,其中,該第二揀貨資訊係包含該第一揀貨品項清單、該第二揀貨品項清單與該第二揀貨品項位置。 A method of picking, including: Providing a data processing unit in a storage area, the data processing unit is configured to construct a map of coordinate distribution information, wherein the storage area is to store a plurality of goods, and the construction of the map is based on the goods in the storage area. a position, and the plurality of load devices are displaced in the storage area, the light-sensing position sensor is disposed on the load device, and the storage area is configured with a light-emitting member as a position indicator, so that the position sensor is The light sensing mode receives the coordinate signal of the position indicator, so that the coordinate signal is used as the position signal of the load device, and then transmits the data of the coordinate signal to the data processing unit; when processing the order work, the data is processed by the data The unit provides first picking information, so that the loading devices pick up the goods according to the first picking information, wherein the first picking information information includes a first pick item list and a first pick item position. And the first pick item list is a master list; when processing the plug-in job, the data processing unit receives at least one second pick item list, and the second pick The item list is a plug-in order for the data processing unit to plan the picking path according to the position of the load device, the picking mode of the load device and the loading capacity of the load devices, so that the data processing unit The unit processes the insertion operation; and the data processing unit instructs at least one of the load devices to pick up the goods according to the second picking information corresponding to the picking path, wherein the second picking information The first pick item list, the second pick item list, and the second pick item position are included. 如申請專利範圍第6項所述之揀貨方法,其中,該些載物裝置上係設有該電子裝置,以接收該第一及/或第二揀貨資訊。 The picking method of claim 6, wherein the electronic device is provided on the load device to receive the first and/or second picking information. 如申請專利範圍第6項所述之揀貨方法,其中,該資料處理單元係基於戴克斯特拉演算法動態更新哈密頓圖的方法規劃該揀貨路徑。 The picking method according to claim 6, wherein the data processing unit plans the picking path based on a method of dynamically updating the Hamiltonian graph based on the Dexter algorithm. 如申請專利範圍第6項所述之揀貨方法,其中,該些載物裝置之揀貨方式係為用於揀取該置物區域中置放於高處或低處之貨物之方式。 The picking method according to claim 6, wherein the picking manner of the loading devices is a method for picking up goods placed in a high or low position in the storage area. 如申請專利範圍第6項所述之揀貨方法,其中,該些載物裝置之位置係為沿該第一揀貨資訊所對應之另一揀貨路徑之方向前進而距離該第二揀貨品項清單上之貨物的相對位置。 The picking method of claim 6, wherein the positions of the loading devices are in the direction of another picking path corresponding to the first picking information, and the second picking product is located. The relative position of the goods on the item list. 如申請專利範圍第6項所述之揀貨方法,其中,該些載物裝置之載貨量係為該第一揀貨品項清單尚未揀載的該貨物數量。 The method of picking according to claim 6, wherein the loading capacity of the loading devices is the quantity of the goods that have not been picked up by the first pick item list.
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